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The Foundation Every Modern Home Needs

Older 100-amp panels weren't built for EVs, batteries, and electric everything. We upgrade panels to 200 amps — permits, utility coordination, and inspection included.

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Service Panel Upgrades

Most Southern California homes built before the 1990s run on 100-amp electrical panels — fine for the era of one TV and a fridge, but not for an EV charger pulling 48 amps, a Powerwall, induction cooking, or a heat-pump water heater. A service panel upgrade to 200 amps is the foundation for everything else. Amped Electrical handles the complete job: load calculation, permit filing, utility coordination for the service disconnect, panel replacement, grounding and bonding to current code, and final inspection. If you're planning an EV charger or Powerwall, we evaluate your panel as part of the free site assessment — many installations don't need an upgrade, and we'll tell you straight if yours doesn't. When it does, doing the panel and the install together saves permit time and money.

Our Process

3 Steps to Energy Freedom

A simple, proven process designed to make backup power easy, reliable, and stress-free.

1

Consultation & Energy Assessment

We begin with a detailed review of your home's energy usage, electrical system, and goals. Our specialists determine the ideal Powerwall configuration and answer any questions so you can make an informed decision with confidence.

2

Professional Installation

Our licensed electricians handle permits, system installation, and full integration with your electrical panel and solar system if applicable. Every installation is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

3

Monitoring & Ongoing Support

Once your system is live, you can track performance and usage through the mobile app. Our team remains available for maintenance, support, and guidance to ensure your system continues running at peak performance.

Service Panel Upgrades in Southern California

We proudly serve homeowners throughout the region:

FAQs

Service Panel Upgrades — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my panel needs an upgrade?

Common signs: your panel is rated 100 amps or less, breakers trip when you run multiple appliances, you see Zinsco or Federal Pacific equipment (both have known safety issues), or you're adding an EV charger, Powerwall, or other large electrical load. We run a load calculation at the free site assessment and tell you straight whether an upgrade is actually needed — many homes don't need one.

How much does a 200-amp panel upgrade cost?

Panel upgrades vary widely based on your existing service, meter location, and what the utility requires — so we quote after the free on-site assessment rather than guessing. There's no trip charge, and if you're bundling the upgrade with an EV charger or Powerwall installation, doing both together typically saves on permits and labor.

How long does a panel upgrade take?

Installation day is typically 4-8 hours, with power off for most of it. The longer timeline is permitting and utility coordination, usually 1-3 weeks depending on your city. We handle the permits, the utility scheduling, and the inspection so you don't have to chase anyone.

Do I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger or Powerwall?

Not always. Many 200-amp homes have plenty of capacity, and even some 100-amp homes can support a charger with load management. We do the math during your free site assessment — and if a smaller fix works (like a load-sharing device), we'll recommend that instead of an unnecessary upgrade.

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